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Have you shopped for a formal dress?
Have you acquired one?

I realize that the need for one may be small or not at all for many; but occasionally useful for some, and perhaps very nice business attire is required.  However, by "formal dress" this would be a "cocktail dress" or an elegant "party dress."

Was there a particular event or need for one, or did you simply want to be prepared should the need arise?

Yes, a couple of them.  Getting ready to purge them and a number of other garments too.  I have some fancy heels with lots of bling, going to purge them too.  Bought them all on a whim.  I'll never have any place to wear them and they are just taking up space in the closet. 

My very first dress I ever bought was an 'occasion dress'. I wore it at home several times, but never had an opportunity to wear it out in public. Until last year when I attended the Keystone conference and was able to wear it and show it off during the gala night dinner event.

For this year's Keystone I bought another formal dress. A girl can't wear the same dress two years in a row, can she?

I'm not entirely sure how to determine if they are definitely formal. I have one that has that kinda evening event vibe. I've worn it to work however. I avoid formal occasions wherever possible tbh!

I do not think I would really have a need for one unless maybe I went on an ocean cruise where there may be a fancy event.  I do not need them for business interaction or at conferences or community events.  I do not go to galas or balls or fancy award events.

I do not need a party or formal dress and no club/night dress is needed.  I doubt I would ever be a maid of honor either but those dresses I would be directed for fittings.

I do dress nicely at work. I enjoy wearing my professional outfits there.  I have been wearing dresses more than last year.  There are days I can wear less business formal too.  There are days I can even wear jeans.  Shorts or shorter skirts or skorts would be a no no unless perhaps at an office picnic off premise.

I don't know if it qualifies as a formal dress.  It is not a cocktail or party dress.  But I did get if to attend a friend's wedding.
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I have several killer party dresses but they're all size 14 and I'm currently 18/20 :(

Nothing black tie but I did get in this really cute velvet vampire dress. Something that I definitely need to do make up and hair with. It's not something I could wear to a wedding after all it's black but it deserves an event more than a birthday dinner.

This is about most evening like dress I have. Its very beautiful with the side split to show nearly full leg!

Excuse the image quality...recessed downlights not great for photos, I like moody lighting!

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Love the dresses, Ladies!

I ordered a red dress for Valentine's Day. That's as close to formal as I've dared venture.

This is my new Vampire dress

I just bought one for the Keystone Gala Dinner... (the image is from the store where I bought it, not of me!)